Local Books

Newfoundland and Labrador's rich history and culture provides inspiration for countless authors. The Heritage Shop carries a wide selection of locally published titles from historical fiction and folklore, to ghost stories, kids books, cookbooks and everything in between.

St. John's - A Brief History

St. John's - A Brief History

14.95

St. John’s: A Brief History provides a concise, comprehensive overview of Newfoundland history and modern St John’s. The book describes how, through war and the fishery, Newfoundland became settled, a colony, a Dominion of the British Empire and a province of Canada. The book highlights the landmarks and historic sites of old St John’s, architecture and historic buildings, the harbour, places of interest around the harbour and St John’s, our seafaring heritage, marine life, the fishery, the oil and gas industry and the outlook for the future. The book is well illustrated with many good maps and contains some quirky facts.